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New York City To Soon Require Salary Ranges in Job Postings

Written on March 9, 2022. Posted in Human Resources.

New York City employers will soon have stricter pay transparency obligations. Effective May 15, 2022, employers with four or more employees (including independent contractors) will be required to include salary ranges when advertising a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. The goal of this law is to further combat pay inequities which may exist particularly for women and minorities. All advertised postings will need to include a minimum and maximum salary. In determining the...

New York City Employers: New Vaccination Requirement

Written on December 16, 2021. Posted in Human Resources.

As expected, new guidance has now been released related to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s recent Order requiring New York City employees to provide proof of vaccination to their employers. As of December 27, all employees of private businesses in New York City will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. By this date, businesses will be required to verify and keep record of each employee’s proof of vaccination. Anyone who cannot provide proof of vaccination...

NY HERO Act Activation

Written on September 14, 2021. Posted in Healthcare, Human Resources.

As mentioned in our earlier blog, What You Need to Know About the HERO Act, NY private employers were obligated to develop a safety plan should COVID-19 ever be designated an infectious disease. New York’s Governor Hochul has now made this designation, thus triggering activation of the safety plans created by employers under the NY HERO Act. As a result of this designation, NY employers must implement the plans they had adopted. Employers should now take the following action steps: Review...

New Jersey Employers Subject To New Paid Sick Leave law

Written on September 25, 2018. Posted in Human Resources.

New Jersey employers will soon be faced with new requirements to provide paid sick leave to all employees. Signed into law by Governor Murphy earlier this year, the new requirements will take effect on October 29th. As stated in an earlier blog, this mandate applies to businesses of all sizes and requires employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave to employees, including part-time, temporary and seasonal employees. Businesses that do not currently offer paid sick leave...

HR ALERT: NYC Faces New Sexual Harassment Responsibilities

Written on August 20, 2018. Posted in Human Resources.

New York City and New York State employers need to be aware of upcoming responsibilities resulting from the passage of anti-sexual harassment laws earlier this year. The most immediate change goes into effect on September 6, 2018 when New York City employers will need to comply with the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. As of that date, all employers will be required to post the required anti-sexual harassment notice in the workplace and provide this information to employees at...

Salary History Ban Takes Effect in NYC

Written on December 21, 2017. Posted in Advisory Services.

If you’re a company based in, or with offices in, New York City, you should be aware of a new law that took effect on October 31st. As of that date, it became illegal for public and private employers in New York City to inquire about an applicant’s salary history during any stage of the hiring process. This includes inquiries on employment applications, during interviews and while conducting background checks. The law was introduced to even the wage gap between men and women, and...

Manhattan taxpayers, be aware of the Commercial Rent Tax

Written on June 14, 2016. Posted in State & Local Tax Services.

By Kyle Pennacchia and Paul Ursich In New York City, the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) is often overlooked, and many of those who miss it face penalites and interest for late or missed filings. Here’s a brief introduction to the tax, basic qualifications and links to more detailed information. Are you subject to the CRT? The CRT applies to Manhattan tenants who occupy or use property south of 96th Street for most trade, business, professional and commercial transactions. As with most...

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